As the sweltering summer heat approaches, Baton Rouge families are on the lookout for ways to beat the heat and keep their children entertained. Look no further! Baton Rouge Splash Pad Parks & Pools provide the perfect respite from the scorching sun. Whether you’re seeking a refreshing splash pad for little ones or a fun-filled pool adventure for the whole family, this guide will help you discover the best places to stay cool and have a blast this summer.
Good to Know Before You Go:Â Please be sure to call before heading out; times change, parks close, so many variables can affect your outing.
Baton Rouge Splash Pad & Water Parks
Cool off from the heat at one of BREC’s splash pads. BREC splash pads are interactive water play areas with no standing water. Anyone can activate the water spray features by simply pushing the activator button located within the splash pad. This will engage the water system and which will run for approximately 12 minutes and turn off. Pushing the button will activate the system again.
Liberty Lagoon – CLOSED – OPENING TBA
111 Lobdell Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)-923-3202
Liberty Lagoon promotes a safe family-oriented atmosphere. All groups must have at least one (1) adult for every six (6) children under the age of 12 years old.
The facility will be cleared the last 15 minutes of each session. Make sure to check out their new hours and park rules before getting to the park! Tickets can be purchased at LibertyLagoon.com
Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
144.04 Acres –Â This park is located in the southeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Highland Road Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day. Higher levels of maintenance, security, and recreational opportunities are offered at community parks. It is very popular because of all the features the park has to offer and for the scenic landscape.
Greenwood Community Park
13350 Hwy, 19
Baker, LA 70714
At BREC’s Greenwood Community Park, you can not only enjoy a splash pad, includes a golf course, a community playground, tennis courts, Raising Cane’s Dog Park and ExxonMobil Cypress Bayou Lake Trail. You can also fish, kayak or canoe in the 18-acre lake at the park.
City-Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
154.53 Acres – This park is located in the southwestern part of East Baton Rouge Parish by LSU. City-Brooks Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day, includes a splash pad. City-Brooks Community Park splash pad can be activated with a green push button on the three foot brown pole next to the spray feature area at the edge of the brick near the landscaping.
Forest Community Park
13900 South Harrell’s Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
BREC’s Forest Community Park’s splash pad can be operated from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. all summer long. Be sure to also enjoy Forest Community Park’s trails, playground, Raising Cane’s Dog Park and bank fishing. Forest CommunityPark splash pad can be activated with a green push button on the three-foot light blue pole located in the splash pad spray area.
Jackson Community Park
12250 Sullivan Road
Central, LA 70818
This park is located in Central, on Sullivan Road between Hooper Road and Joor Road.
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
This park is located in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish before you reach the City of Central. North Sherwood Forest Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day.
Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791
BREC Pools
| City-Brooks and Anna T. Jordan Community Pools open Tuesday-Sunday All guests 18 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 who must remain inside the facility during the time of use. |
Brooks Pool – This park is located in the southwestern part of East Baton Rouge Parish by LSU. City-Brooks Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day. Higher levels of maintenance, security, and recreational opportunities are offered at community parks, the best part is that they use Professional locksmith to secure their facilities.
Anna T. Jordan Pool – Anna T. Jordan Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day. Higher levels of maintenance, security, and recreational opportunities are offered at community parks.
Splash Pad Rules
Parents – Do Not Leave Your Children Unsupervised While Visiting Splash Pads!
- Violation of these rules can result in temporary or permanent suspension of splash pad use.
- Please vacate the area when conditions call for thunder or lightning.
- The splash pad may be closed at any time due to routine maintenance.
- All persons using the splash pad do so at their own risk.
- Adult supervision is strongly recommended.
- No running, horseplay or reckless behavior.
- BREC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Do not drink the splash pad water.
- Footwear is recommended.
- Swim suits and/or appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
- Do not use the splash pad if you are sick or have cuts or other skin irritations.
- Regular diapers are not allowed in the water. Toddlers must wear swim diapers with plastic/rubber diaper covers.
- The splash pad is for recreation purposes, not for bathing. No soap, detergents, or shampoos allowed.
- Do not climb, hang, or swing on any of the splash pad equipment.
- Wheeled vehicles are not allowed, except for strollers, wheelchairs/walkers.
- No skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, or scooters.
- Pool toys, oats, and other athletic equipment are not allowed in the splash pad area.
- No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the splash pad area.
- No glass containers or breakable objects.
- No animals allowed, except for service animals.
- All persons must shower before entering the splash pad.
Blue Bayou Water Park – 2025 SEASON CLOSED
OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY FROM 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Blue Bayou Water Park and Dixie Landin’ Theme Park are open Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both parks are closed on Mondays. Tickets may be purchased in advance using the link below, or at the Admissions Gate. Welcome Back to the FUN!
YMCA Baton Rouge Pools
Here are the YMCA of the Capital Area pools:
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A.C. Lewis YMCA (6757 Florida Blvd.)
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Indoor aquatic center featuring two pools, a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna (opened late April).
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Americana YMCA (4200 Liberty Way, Zachary)
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Outdoor pool with a splash pad including sprinklers, waterfalls, and fountains.
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Dow Westside YMCA (3688 Sugar Plantation Parkway, Addis)
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Junior Olympic–sized outdoor heated pool ideal for lap swimming and training.
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ExxonMobil YMCA (7717 Howell Blvd.)
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Full pool facility (standard indoor/outdoor setup).
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Water Fun Beyond Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Make a trip to NOLA for the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans! Their Cool Zoo is a splash park with jumping water spouts, an alligator water slide and even water-spitting snakes. Parents don’t have to worry about little ones getting in the way of the older kids, as there is a separate area designated for toddlers.
State parks also offer opportunities for water fun. The water playgrounds at Tickfaw State Parkin Livingston and Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville are close enough for a day trip or a great weekend trip and worth the drive. 19 of Louisiana’s 22 state parks offer opportunities for water recreation, from pools and beaches to water parks and splash pads.
Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark
You might want to head up to Shreveport for a weekend of fun and visit Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark (formerly Water Town USA) reopened in 2010 with new owners and renovated attractions. This 20-acre waterpark has wave pool, lazy river, kiddie pool and more than a dozen water slides. The park also has a large picnic area and catering for groups.
Oak Grove Community Park – Prairieville
Located at Hwy 42 and Hwy 73in Prairieville, this splash park offers visitors a chance to enjoy splash fountains and a recreational park and playground with Beach Volleyball.
Jambalaya Park – Gonzales
Denham Springs North ParK Aqua Pards – Denham Springs
The largest of the parks in the Denham park system with over 110 acres and is the site for athletic programs operated by the parks department. The park’s multi-purpose Fitness & Aquatics Facility has a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and the Aqua Pards splash park.
Audubon Cool Zoo New OrleansÂ
Open Weekends
The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes, and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.
Northshore Splash Pads
Admission to the park is $3 per person.
3 and under get in free.
62 and older get in free.
Fontainebleau State Park
62883 Highway 1089, Mandeville
Louisiana State Parks’ water playgrounds operate Tuesdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the facilities will be closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance. Please contact the park directly, to confirm that the playground is open or for additional information. Admission is $3/person
White Sands Lake
52129 Sandstone Blvd, Franklinton
White Sands Lake Day Beach is a family-oriented, recreational facility offering a full day of FUN in the SUN in the cool, clear, spring-fed lake that contains an aqua park complete with inflatable water slides, trampolines, the blob bag, floating mats, and more! Â Â Â Â We are located outside of Franklinton, LA in Enon, LA – which is just north of Folsom in Washington Parish.
AQUA PARK – The aqua park is located just off the shore of the beach and includes water toys for all ages, including water slides, trampolines, teeter-totters, aqua mats, and more!
Admission:
Children 3-11 – $12
12 and Up – $18
Baton Rouge is teeming with opportunities for families to beat the heat and have a memorable summer. From the exhilarating water slides of Liberty Lagoon and Blue Bayou Water Park to the serene Cohn Arboretum Splash Pad and the family-friendly pools at BREC Parks, there’s a water-filled adventure for everyone.
So grab your swimsuits, slather on the sunscreen, and dive into the joy and excitement these splash pads and pools offer. Make this summer a cool and unforgettable one for your Baton Rouge family!
